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Pakistan's worsening economic crisis has plunged nearly 70 million people into poverty, with the national rate hitting 28.9 per cent.
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Islamabad, Pakistan
Who
Pakistanis
What
Pakistan's worsening economic crisis has plunged nearly 70 million people into poverty, with the national rate hitting 28.9 per cent.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:53:09 GMT · 3h 42m ago
Where
Islamabad, Pakistan ·
Why
Driven by soaring inflation, rupee depreciation, and IMF austerity, rural areas and Balochistan remain worst hit, alongside a sharp rise in nationwide income inequality.
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How this affects you
The economic crisis in Pakistan has led to a significant increase in poverty, particularly in rural areas and Balochistan, and a rise in income inequality, affecting millions of people's living conditions and financial resilience.
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